From Karissa, Age 14 - 06/22/06 - IP#: 24.49.162.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5' 6", Wt. 176 - Hi this is Allisha's friend Karissa. I kind of have a problem you see I live with my dad and all we have is each other. He worries that since I am fourteen and already dieting that I will have to see a therapist but I know that I am over weight and that I need help. I guess to my dad I look skinny because I am pretty muscular however I know that I have a very round belly and that annoys me. How can I convince my dad that I am overweight and need help.
Reply from Emily, Age 17 - 06/22/06  - IP#: 75.13.41.xxx
I'd get my doctor's support. Your father would probably trust him/her.		 
Reply from Kaylee, Age 14 - 06/22/06  - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx
When the situation come up with my dad seeing I was loseing weight he started incouraging me to eat more. I told him in a nice way that I'm a girl and body image is an important thing. I also told him how much better I was doing in sports and I explained that I don't want to be skinny I just want to look and feel my best!! He understood and has never presured me to eat again!!